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Monthly Archives: January 2015

Moving into a leadership role as an individual contributor
26 Jan 2015

Moving into a leadership role as an individual contributor

by Amy Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog, Uncategorized | 0

Q: I want to move into a management position. I have four years of experience at my current company. All of the supervisory job postings say “management/leadership experience required.” My question to you is — how am I supposed to … Continued

management, promotion
Minimum Wage for Cashiers
19 Jan 2015

Minimum Wage for Cashiers

by Amy Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog, Uncategorized | 0

Q: I had heard that the minimum wage was going to increase in Massachusetts. I am applying for cashier jobs and they say they will pay minimum wage but it seems awfully low. What is the current minimum wage in … Continued

minimum wage, overtime, sick time
Job Doc chat with Pattie Hunt Sinacole @ Boston.com 1-12-15
12 Jan 2015

Job Doc chat with Pattie Hunt Sinacole @ Boston.com 1-12-15

by Amy Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Chat, Uncategorized | 0

It was a busy day on the Job Doc Chat. This week Pattie answered questions about presenting your most successful stats only, following up in January about a pre-holiday interview, being asked by HR if you would be interested in … Continued

changing careers, changing jobs, interviewing, linkedin, resumes
A verbal commitment of a salary increase
12 Jan 2015

A verbal commitment of a salary increase

by Amy Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog, Uncategorized | 0

Q: When I was hired almost one year ago, my manager told me that they would “look at my salary” at the one-year mark. Nothing has been mentioned since then. I have been given positive feedback from him on a … Continued

review, salaries
Transition to Biomedical Engineering Role
5 Jan 2015

Transition to Biomedical Engineering Role

by Amy Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog, Uncategorized | 0

Q: I am eager to enter a new field, specifically biomedical engineering. I have an undergraduate degree in a related field (biology). However, my biology degree is not a perfect match for a biomedical engineering job. Do I have to … Continued

biomedical, changing careers, engineer

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